Part Time Progressive Care Unit RN

HCA Healthcare; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

Medical City Denton is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This part-time night shift (7pm–7am) includes rotating weekends. The RN coordinates pre- and post-operative care and advocates for patients to ensure an exceptional experience.

Qualifications include 1+ year PCU RN experience, ACLS/BLS within 30 days, RN licensure, and BSN or magnet-status enrollment/completion. Prior stepdown patient experience (CVA, CIWA, trach, PEG) is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year PCU RN experience.
• ACLS within 30 days of start date.
• BLS within 30 days of start date.
• RN licensed with appropriate credentials.
• BSN or enrollment with magnet program requirements.
• Experience with stepdown patients (CVA, CIWA, trach, PEG, heparin infusions, Cardene).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition during admission and each shift; report changes.
• Perform procedures as ordered by medical providers.
• Document care in the patient record promptly and accurately.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor responses.
• Maintain knowledge of cardiac and medical-surgical care tools and protocols.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Cardiac care knowledge

Education

Associate Degree

BSN preferred / magnet hospital

Job description

Medical City Denton

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Part Time, Night shift - 7pm to 7am w/rotating weekends

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care. The RN serves as an advocate for patients to support an unparalleled patient experience.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess patient condition during admission and during each shift, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.




• Perform procedures or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.




• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.




• Perform the administration of prescribed medications and monitors response.




• Maintain a knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.

What qualifications you will need:

• Must have 1+ year(s) of experience in PCU as an RN




• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date




• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date




• (RN) Registered Nurse




• Associate Degree; BSN required w/ 12 months enrollment and 24 months completion (magnet hospital)




• Experience with stepdown patients to include: CVA, CIWA, trach, peg tube care, medical management, heparin gtts, & cardene gtts

Benefits

Medical City Denton, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services




• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services




• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence




• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling




• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing




• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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